RB's Rhino build.

[Riverbound]

So after driving Sean's Teryx home from the bar the other night (we didnt take roads ;) ) I realized that the Rhino needs an overhaul. What started out as a "family truckster" to haul the kids around is now going to get a little bit of a face lift to make it a little more fun (and comfortable).

So here is where I am at. the 4 seater is definitely going to Stay (still need to haul the kids (and drunk friends) around. But definitely need to up the game in the suspension dept (+6 LT??) and need to get some more out of the motor (have no idea what I am doing here).

so what do you SxS pros recommend? I am starting with a 2008 700 EFI with a 4 seater cage, BFGs and the largest offset wheels there are, everyhting else is STOCK.

So here is where I am at now.

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[Outdrive1]

I would start by parking it in the garage and buying yourself a rzrs. ;)


Seriously if you're going to look at suspension for it, I had really good luck with the XMF kit. You can pick it up in the high 3's with the Walkers from UTV crap. The install isn't that difficult.

Performance wise, I haven't seen anything non factory that doesn't have problems. Exhaust does little or nothing to the Rhino's. The programmer will increase your top end. Suspension will let you travel faster than an air cleaner and exhuast pipe. I did the clutch and sheeve on my Rhino and I couldn't tell a difference. With the pipe, airbox, programmer and clutch sheeve kit, it still ran 57mph. That's what it ran with just the programmer, lol.

[Outdrive1]

Your tires are heavy, going to 25" Big horns is going to feel faster to you. 25" seems to be the consensus on the Rhino forums for keeping some low end and mid range.

[djunkie]

Billdo. Theres a bunch of used LT kits on the Rhinoforums site rite now for pretty cheap. Also, ditch those tires and go back to a 25" tire. As for the motor, throw it away and put an R1 in it. :skull Or you can just do the bolt on shit and get a little more out of it. I honestly think the FI 700 is a slower motor than the carbed 660. I haven't done much to my motor but it kicks my brothers 700's ass. A lot of guys are having luck changing out the secondary clutch spring for more torque and lighter weights in the sheave. You may lose a tad bit of top end but get some low end power.

[Cole Trickle]

Sell it and buy a 4 seat buggy or a 4 seat RzRS with a good warranty.

My lonestar mid travel and aftermarket shoclks made a huge difference but its always going to be boring to drive in the sand.:cool:

Suspension wise i would do the XMF kit for sure....

Your gonig to need new rims when you so the suspension so go with some light weight 12" wheels and 25" tires.

Boltons will get you some mph but not much more.

[Ivan Dan]

Sell it and buy a 4 seat buggy or a 4 seat RzRS with a good warranty.

My lonestar mid travel and aftermarket shoclks made a huge difference but its always going to be boring to drive in the sand.:cool:

Suspension wise i would do the XMF kit for sure....

Your gonig to need new rims when you so the suspension so go with some light weight 12" wheels and 25" tires.

Boltons will get you some mph but not much more.


As Jeremy stated today, "you can only put so much lipstick on a pig" LOL

[Riverbound]

Sell it and buy a 4 seat buggy or a 4 seat RzRS with a good warranty.

My lonestar mid travel and aftermarket shoclks made a huge difference but its always going to be boring to drive in the sand.:cool:

Suspension wise i would do the XMF kit for sure....

Your gonig to need new rims when you so the suspension so go with some light weight 12" wheels and 25" tires.

Boltons will get you some mph but not much more.

I like the Rhino and just want to make it a little better. I can say that the BFGs will stay, as much as people hate on them. I do like the way they ride and have had very good luck with them. I do have the paddles and smaller tires for the sand.

as it looks I will be doing a +6 LT w/13" of travel and Kings. sheave, all the computer stuff and some exhaust and intake stuff.

[Havasu1986]

I like the Rhino and just want to make it a little better. I can say that the BFGs will stay, as much as people hate on them. I do like the way they ride and have had very good luck with them. I do have the paddles and smaller tires for the sand.

as it looks I will be doing a +6 LT w/13" of travel and Kings. sheave, all the computer stuff and some exhaust and intake stuff.

Your going to need to change the wheels with the LT kit. I had 2+5 and had to change to 5+2. Page 11 of this thread is where I posted my LT kit and then people posted that I was way to wide. :grumble:

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13835&page=11

[wsuwrhr]

Be careful going real wide on the arms.

Tires are serious dirt slingers and when they turn, guess where the direction of the dirt will be?

When they are hanging out so far past the body....well....

Brian

[Mr Wicked]

most LT use the 5+2 of the 5+3 offset

[Racey]

I like the Rhino and just want to make it a little better. I can say that the BFGs will stay, as much as people hate on them. I do like the way they ride and have had very good luck with them. I do have the paddles and smaller tires for the sand.

as it looks I will be doing a +6 LT w/13" of travel and Kings. sheave, all the computer stuff and some exhaust and intake stuff.


There is a huge amount of power to be had in just the exhaust system on a rhino, we know this from doing our own dyno testing. A buddy of mine took his stock rhino exhaust, cut the muffler off and then welded a stock crf450 silencer to the existing head pipe. It was loud but it made very good power, really seemed to wake it up, we didn't realize how much of a difference it actually made. Eventually he bought one of those Gibson dual pipe deal, this is when we did the dyno testing, well that gibson pipe caused the thing to lose 7 or 8 horsepower, which doesn't sound like much, but the difference between 21 and 29 horsepower to the wheels is huge, that's nearly 30%....

Then he spent about a grand on head porting, valves, cam, and 10.75:1 compression piston, put it back on the dyno, that thousand dollars was good for about 1 horsepower...:rolleyes:

[RiverDave]

There is a huge amount of power to be had in just the exhaust system on a rhino, we know this from doing our own dyno testing. A buddy of mine took his stock rhino exhaust, cut the muffler off and then welded a stock crf450 silencer to the existing head pipe. It was loud but it made very good power, really seemed to wake it up, we didn't realize how much of a difference it actually made. Eventually he bought one of those Gibson dual pipe deal, this is when we did the dyno testing, well that gibson pipe caused the thing to lose 7 or 8 horsepower, which doesn't sound like much, but the difference between 21 and 29 horsepower to the wheels is huge, that's nearly 30%....

Then he spent about a grand on head porting, valves, cam, and 10.75:1 compression piston, put it back on the dyno, that thousand dollars was good for about 1 horsepower...:rolleyes:

something about that just doesn't seem right?

RD

[sean]

bill the rhino will be alot nicer with what your doing:thumbsup oh, look what i pulled off and replaced:skull

[sean]

in the second pic im pointing at the bend we didnt see on the trail:D

[Riverbound]

Upgraded tie rods....CHECK ;)

[sean]

not running out of talent like me... check:skull like we both said, "if you dont break something you werent driving hard enough":champagne:

[Riverbound]

not running out of talent like me... check:skull like we both said, "if you dont break something you werent driving hard enough":champagne:

I seem to ride beyond my talent quite often on 2 wheels, so I dont think that will change much on 4 wheels ;)

[Racey]

something about that just doesn't seem right?

RD


That's what we all said, but the proof was in the pudding on the dyno numbers.

[dezertrider]

I seem to ride beyond my talent quite often on 2 wheels, so I dont think that will change much on 4 wheels ;)

Bubble wrap for Bildo...... Check

[Riverbound]

So Im going out to Havasu next weekend to show my boat to a potential buyer and figured it would be the perfect opportunity to also drop the Rhino off at the shop. ;)

LT wil be going on and then I will be changing the wheels out, but keeping the tires I have now. Im also going to have him build a roof for the cage and most likely some doors. also looking to install safety nets for when the kids are in the back seat. Have all the stereo stuff at home so just need to work on installing it. As far as performance. gonna add the MSD controller and sheave and clutch weights. have looked at exhaust but hearing so many different opinions on what works and what doesnt. cant see spending $800 on little to no gain in performance and then having to deal with the added noise.

I have been going back and forth between painting the Rhino. Looks like I might be going with white, if anyone would like to trade for plastics I wouldnt be against that since Im going to just be painting mine anyways :thumbsup

[Havasu1986]

What LT kit did you go with and who is doing the install.

[djunkie]

So Im going out to Havasu next weekend to show my boat to a potential buyer and figured it would be the perfect opportunity to also drop the Rhino off at the shop. ;)

LT wil be going on and then I will be changing the wheels out, but keeping the tires I have now. Im also going to have him build a roof for the cage and most likely some doors. also looking to install safety nets for when the kids are in the back seat. Have all the stereo stuff at home so just need to work on installing it. As far as performance. gonna add the MSD controller and sheave and clutch weights. have looked at exhaust but hearing so many different opinions on what works and what doesnt. cant see spending $800 on little to no gain in performance and then having to deal with the added noise.

I have been going back and forth between painting the Rhino. Looks like I might be going with white, if anyone would like to trade for plastics I wouldnt be against that since Im going to just be painting mine anyways :thumbsup

Good call. Without any major motor upgrades I really don't think your gonna see any gain. Except for noise.

[Riverbound]

What LT kit did you go with and who is doing the install.

I will have all the details shortly. and wil post the info probably tomorrow. We are nailing out the final details on what I am going to do...LOL funny how one thing leads to ten others. ;)

[Riverbound]

As a side note if anyone would like to have red plasics I would like to trade their plastics for Red, let me know as I will be painting the plastics once its done.

[RiverDave]

So what's the scoop on that shop? Good Bad? Hell what is even the name of it? I need to get my T-Rex serviced.. :D

RD

[Riverbound]

So what's the scoop on that shop? Good Bad? Hell what is even the name of it? I need to get my T-Rex serviced.. :D

RD

He is working on the numbers right now and going to send me pics in the morning. from the couple conversations I have had with him, Im happy. havent decided exactly which Kit or shocks just yet. Gonna have him add doors and a roof, changing some things on the cage. doing the performance stuff and adding nets in the back for kids safety.

[RiverDave]

He is working on the numbers right now and going to send me pics in the morning. from the couple conversations I have had with him, Im happy. havent decided exactly which Kit or shocks just yet. Gonna have him add doors and a roof, changing some things on the cage. doing the performance stuff and adding nets in the back for kids safety.

God damn it Billdo.. I thought we we're doing the stock cruiser dealios.. Ya know in the rear with the gear and the beer? Now your gonna be a front runner and I'm gonna be back there all by myself!

RD

[Riverbound]

http://dezertmotorsports.com/

[Riverbound]

God damn it Billdo.. I thought we we're doing the stock cruiser dealios.. Ya know in the rear with the gear and the beer? Now your gonna be a front runner and I'm gonna be back there all by myself!

RD

I will still be slower than everyone due to my many beer stops. Plus Im doing the work for a better ride not necessarily for speed ;)

[Havasu1986]

I will still be slower than everyone due to my many beer stops. Plus Im doing the work for a better ride not necessarily for speed ;)

Better ride = More speed..;)

[Riverbound]

Better ride = Less spilled drinks..;)

Fixed it ;)

[RiverDave]

http://dezertmotorsports.com/

Hey Billdo? I called their office # to get a quote on servicing my Teryx, and it says it's not a working #?

I'm calling Brian's cell # now.

RD

[Riverbound]

Hey Billdo? I called their office # to get a quote on servicing my Teryx, and it says it's not a working #?

I'm calling Brian's cell # now.

RD

I just talked to him and told him to ignore your phone calls;)

[RiverDave]

I just talked to him and told him to ignore your phone calls;)

:D :D ... i just want to get my shit serviced man!

RD

[Riverbound]

:D :D ... i just want to get my shit serviced man!

RD

In all seriousness, I talked to him a bout 30 mins ago. there is an issue with his office line and thats why sometimes when people call it will say out of service. Told me to tell you the best way to reach him is his cell. He should be able to get my hoopty in on thursday or Friday and start it :thumbsup

[djunkie]

Whats wrong, both you fags afraid of getting your hands dirty? :D

[Riverbound]

Whats wrong, both you fags afraid of getting your hands dirty? :D

If I had that kind of free time I would be at the River. so I can either go to the River, Pismo, Big Bear........or work on my Rhino. ;)

[Riverbound]

Here are some pics that he just sent me of a Rhino that he just finished. I think Im going with the Fox's instead of Kings as quite a few people have said they like them better.

[djunkie]

Here are some pics that he just sent me of a Rhino that he just finished. I think Im going with the Fox's instead of Kings as quite a few people have said they like them better.

What kit is that?

[Riverbound]

What kit is that?

on the Rhino Forums there was a guy that said its the FU2 kit. Im not sure of this is the kit Im going with yet.

[Riverbound]

Well after receiving a couple PMs on the Rhino Forum, looks as though Im in the hunt for another shop. Or I might just say F-it and do it myself.

Seems as though its a common theme in the SXS/golf cart world.....My build would have gone the same way RDs magical bagged cart build went.

[Cole Trickle]

Well after receiving a couple PMs on the Rhino Forum, looks as though Im in the hunt for another shop. Or I might just say F-it and do it myself.

Seems as though its a common theme in the SXS/golf cart world.....My build would have gone the same way RDs magical bagged cart build went.

If you like the FU2 kit why not go directly to the source?

Pretty sure they sell that kit installed for $3500. There cages and fab work look good as well.

Pretty sure there in Temecula/Murietta area?

[Riverbound]

If you like the FU2 kit why not go directly to the source?

Pretty sure they sell that kit installed for $3500. There cages and fab work look good as well.

Pretty sure there in Temecula/Murietta area?

the main thing was dragging it back home. but looks like its going to come home anyways

[Riverbound]

If you like the FU2 kit why not go directly to the source?

Pretty sure they sell that kit installed for $3500. There cages and fab work look good as well.

Pretty sure there in Temecula/Murietta area?

2 steps ahead of you ;) Working on a price with them to do the whole thing. and they are already better than the other guy.

[Cole Trickle]

2 steps ahead of you ;) Working on a price with them to do the whole thing. and they are already better than the other guy.

There pricing seems pretty agressive.....

My neighbor at the river got one of there new radius cages and its pretty slick. No matter who you use I would pay as you go. Dont give any of these shops big $$$ up front;):)

[Riverbound]

I have worked a deal with Jimbo over at FU2 chasis. I will be bringing the Rhino home from the River in 2 weeks.

Going with the FU2 LT kit
Black Kings
Building a new roof
Doors
Hunterworks OD rollers
MSD
Muzzy
Changing out front stock seats to match rear seat.


then gonna convert all the lighting over to HID lights. add safety nets in the rear for when the kids are in the Rhino.

Taking it to Al&Eds to have the stereo installed.

and painting the plastics (most likely going with flat white)

[River Lynchmob]

I have worked a deal with Jimbo over at FU2 chasis. I will be bringing the Rhino home from the River in 2 weeks.

Going with the FU2 LT kit
Black Kings
Building a new roof
Doors
Hunterworks OD rollers
MSD
Muzzy
Changing out front stock seats to match rear seat.


then gonna convert all the lighting over to HID lights. add safety nets in the rear for when the kids are in the Rhino.

Taking it to Al&Eds to have the stereo installed.

and painting the plastics (most likely going with flat white)

I thought you said you were so broke you couldn't make it out tomorrow night...WTF is this? :skull

[Riverbound]

I thought you said you were so broke you couldn't make it out tomorrow night...WTF is this? :skull

I am.....if my boat sold I would be going out with you guys. ;)

[Riverbound]

Made the drive to Hisperia Yesterday to drop off some cash and order up the parts :champagne:

Jimbo is meeting up with me on Sunday on my way home from the River to pick the Rhino up and should have it back well before Desert storm. :cool:

Now I just need some ideas for colors.

I think Im going to go with silver metal flake powder coat on the cage and all the suspension. then white PC on the doors and roof. Gonna have H20ski2fast wrap the plastics in "snow camo" the new rims are chrome and gonna have the rings PC white.

[djunkie]

Well, which long travel did you go with?

[Riverbound]

Well, which long travel did you go with?

FU2 chasis +6 with Kings.

[djunkie]

FU2 chasis +6 with Kings.

Will it be done in 2 weeks? :skull

[Riverbound]

Will it be done in 2 weeks? :skull

arms and gusset plates are already built.

Kings, Axles, Muzzys, Hunterworks stage 3 kit and cam, will be in tomorrow.

Rhino will be there sunday. To have doors, roof, and v-bars in windshield fabbed. then everyhting goes to PC. while stuff is out for PC they will do all the motor work. then once it gets back a day to install. then he is going out with Brett from King to dial in all the valving. Im guessing right at 2 weeks...or so ;)



Still need to decide on which seats for the front. but those are generally only a couple days.

[Riverbound]

Here are some pics of the kit.

[Riverbound]

Dropped off Rhino this mornign ahould be getting torn down soon. I also got a set of cammo plastics that Im gonna paint so they should be ready by the time its done.

[pronstar]

You should consider getting a dyno tune when all your motor stuff is installed :thumbsup

[Riverbound]

You should consider getting a dyno tune when all your motor stuff is installed :thumbsup

He is doing a tech article on the install so he is working on arranging some time to Dyno it.

You gonna do anything with those green CV cap dealios?

I wish I would have gotten my powder coated.

Guess I will be making a phone call tomorrow ;) I didnt even notice them until you said something, but yah that would bug me too.

[Riverbound]

Just finished painting the extra set of plastics I got. Dennis H20post2drunk is going to wrap my other plastics when he gets a chance (and I get some more $$$) so these will work for now. its definitely a "rattle can" paint job, far from being show perfect, but with how scratched up my stuff gets it will serve its puropse and look good from 10' away ;) learned quite a bit this go around and If I decide to paint plastics again I know they will turn out better. :D

[Riverbound]

It looks like your axles are ok, but if you have them coated make sure they tape off the splines or you'll be filing for hours when you go to put it back together.

I wont have to file anything...LOL I know enough to get myself into trouble so Im having a shop do all the work.

[Riverbound]

Here are the beginings of the doors

[Riverbound]

Just got back from aluminum. Im considering having the "windshield" cut lower so its not as big looking. Although it will be nice to have in the winter and when in the rear of the pack on rides.

[djunkie]

Is that an aluminum winshield or is it just a template to have a plexi glass one made?

[Riverbound]

Is that an aluminum winshield or is it just a template to have a plexi glass one made?

Aluminum windshield. It seems big though so Im thinking about having him cut it down some.

[River Lynchmob]

Is that an aluminum winshield or is it just a template to have a plexi glass one made?

Nope that's an aluminum windshield so ole RB can't see the rocks that he may run into that could seperate his oh so frigile shoulder :skull

[Riverbound]

Nope that's an aluminum windshield so ole RB can't see the rocks that he may run into that could seperate his oh so frigile shoulder :skull

This coming from the guy that gets a DUI on a Quad :blah::blah:

[djunkie]

Nope that's an aluminum windshield so ole RB can't see the rocks that he may run into that could seperate his oh so frigile shoulder :skull

Why not just run a plexi glass one so it at least doesn't block any view? :confused:

[Riverbound]

Why not just run a plexi glass one so it at least doesn't block any view? :confused:

Want to do something different ;) This one turned out bigger than I thought so its going to get cut down quite a bit most likely.

[RiverDave]

I like it Billdo.. Judging by the guy sitting in it, I'd leave it as it is as well (don't cut it down)

RD

[River Lynchmob]

This coming from the guy that gets a DUI on a Quad :blah::blah:

I have no clue what you are talking about...check my record...it's squeaky clean

[Riverbound]

I have no clue what you are talking about...check my record...it's squeaky clean

LOL.

[Cole Trickle]

Windshield is beat....lol

Ditch it or cut it down about 10":skull:D

[Riverbound]

Windshield is beat....lol

Ditch it or cut it down about 10":skull:D

Im looking for function over form ;) It comes off in seconds so when Im riding with you and Djunkie and I know I will be out front I wont need it. :p

[RiverDave]

Windshield is beat....lol

Ditch it or cut it down about 10":skull:D

Don't listen to him billdo, he's got aluminum windshield envy.. :D

I'd put another one on the top, and have a little slot you look through like a tank! :D

RD

[Riverbound]

Don't listen to him billdo, he's got aluminum windshield envy.. :D

I'd put another one on the top, and have a little slot you look through like a tank! :D

RD

The roof was supposed to curve down the the bottom of the light bar but with the way the cage is built they couldnt do it. That was pretty mcuh my plan though in the first place.

[RiverDave]

The roof was supposed to curve down the the bottom of the light bar but with the way the cage is built they couldnt do it. That was pretty mcuh my plan though in the first place.

Then bring the bottom one another 7 - 8 inches higher! :)

RD

[Riverbound]

Then bring the bottom one another 7 - 8 inches higher! :)

RD

It's already too big as it is. He said to see if I like it once I see it and if nto he will cut down and re-PC it.

[djunkie]

Don't listen to him billdo, he's got aluminum windshield envy.. :D

I'd put another one on the top, and have a little slot you look through like a tank! :D

RD
LOL!!!!

[djunkie]

Im looking for function over form ;) It comes off in seconds so when Im riding with you and Djunkie and I know I will be out front I wont need it. :p

:lmao:lmao

[Cole Trickle]

Don't listen to him billdo, he's got aluminum windshield envy.. :D

I'd put another one on the top, and have a little slot you look through like a tank! :D

RD

Dave I would rather screw a 14" black dildo to the hood of my rhino then drive with that abortion in front of my view.....lol:skull:D :rotflmao:

If it was made out of plexi I would understand the function part. I would consider that dangerous when traversing obstacles.:bash::drillsergeant:

[Riverbound]

Only you would consider a 14" Dildo as a hood ornament ;)

[RiverDave]

Dave I would rather screw a 14" black dildo to the hood of my rhino then drive with that abortion in front of my view.....lol:skull:D :rotflmao:

If it was made out of plexi I would understand the function part. I would consider that dangerous when traversing obstacles.:bash::drillsergeant:

That would require you removing it from the seat so I can understand your reluctance to mount it on the hood.

RD

[Riverbound]

That would require you removing it from the seat so I can understand your reluctance to mount it on the hood.

RD

:rotflmao:

[Riverbound]

Sliders and weights went in the clutch yesterday. :champagne:

[Outdrive1]

when's this thing gonna be on the road? and don't say in a couple weeks, lol.

[Riverbound]

when's this thing gonna be on the road? and don't say in a couple weeks, lol.

Picking it up Monday on my way to DS. Will actually be done this weekend.

[River]

That would require you removing it from the seat so I can understand your reluctance to mount it on the hood.

RD

BNAG!!!:D:skull

Looking good RB!:thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

Picking it up Monday on my way to DS. Will actually be done this weekend.

Nice, I'm gonna measure my top, maybe I can have you pick up a light for me from Mr. Bad and I'll grab it from you next week.

[Riverbound]

Nice, I'm gonna measure my top, maybe I can have you pick up a light for me from Mr. Bad and I'll grab it from you next week.

OK. let me know.

[Outdrive1]

OK. let me know.

Ok, thanks Bill.

[Riverbound]

BNAG!!!:D:skull

Looking good RB!:thumbsup

And for those who are wondering the "windshield" has been cut down to just above the zeus fittings. Dont have any pics because iot was all rushed out to PC so it could be back in time for assembly.

[River]

I am wanting to drive down there and have him make up some half doors for my Jeep. If he could do them right he could sell a whole shitload of them... Just the tube doors are over $500 and look like shit. Skin them with AL would be pretty sweet.

[Riverbound]

I am wanting to drive down there and have him make up some half doors for my Jeep. If he could do them right he could sell a whole shitload of them... Just the tube doors are over $500 and look like shit. Skin them with AL would be pretty sweet.

He could definitely do them and make them look good,. He is actually really well known in the toyota world. Got into rhinos as a fluke. Hit up Mr. Bad here or call the shop and talk to Jimbo, the one thingI can say is if you are not happy, he will do wahtever it takes to make you happy. There were quite a few things during my build that I changed after I saw it and he was more than accomidating each time. I can say his pricing has always been shockig to me as I always expected to pay more than he charged me.

[River]

Yep, I would much rather deal with a local shop than some of the Jeep guys. I had doors ordered from OR-Fab and they still hadn't shown up after 6 weeks so I cancelled the order. These JK Jeeps have a bunch of aftermarket stuff and really he could sell the piss out of them if he made up some nice parts.

It's about $4K for the Jeep half doors. If he could bang out a nice easy version of those, he'd need a bigger building for sure...:thumbsup I'd like to get some to keep my girls safer...

[Riverbound]

Hit him up, I bet he could do something that would work.

[Riverbound]

Heading up in a bit to Pick it up.....I cant wait!!! :):)

[Riverbound]

Thanks! looking forward to taking it out, should be a whole different animal now.

[MR BAD]

DAAYYUMM!! Looks great! FU2 to the rescue!!

[djunkie]

Get some ear plugs for the passengers that ride in the back. The Muzzy is loud.

[GET SOME]

Get some ear plugs for the passengers that ride in the back. The Muzzy is loud.

Do you still have the billet tip off your old exhaust??

I think you can buy the whisper inserts to make it quite.

[djunkie]

Do you still have the billet tip off your old exhaust??

I think you can buy the whisper inserts to make it quite.

I'm hanging onto everything for my stock exhaust for now just in case I get tired of the new exhaust. I thought about the whisper cores but I think they kill some HP.

[Cole Trickle]

Do you still have the billet tip off your old exhaust??

I think you can buy the whisper inserts to make it quite.

utv crap......

Rhino parts are pretty cheap compared to boat and diesel toys...lol

[djunkie]

utv crap......

Rhino parts are pretty cheap compared to boat and diesel toys...lol

They are now. If only things were cheap when we first got these damm Rhinos. I still cringe at the thought of what I paid for my HID's compared to what the Kragen specials now cost.:grumble:

[Cole Trickle]

They are now. If only things were cheap when we first got these damm Rhinos. I still cringe at the thought of what I paid for my HID's compared to what the Kragen specials now cost.:grumble:

no doubt......

Back in 2006 it was retarded. For what HID's cost now I wouldnnt have been cheap and I would have bought the china ones...lol:skull

[Cole Trickle]

Do you still have the billet tip off your old exhaust??

I think you can buy the whisper inserts to make it quite.

http://www.utvcrap.com/product_info.php?products_id=346

$15.00

[MR BAD]

Get some ear plugs for the passengers that ride in the back. The Muzzy is loud.

I hear this all the time! They are by no means quiet but damn they sound good and they let you hear what the motor is doing. I love it!!

[RiverDave]

I'm hanging onto everything for my stock exhaust for now just in case I get tired of the new exhaust. I thought about the whisper cores but I think they kill some HP.

From what I've read they kill the noise not the power.

I don't think my muzzy's are that loud at all? But maybe the rhino is different?

RD

[MR BAD]

From what I've read they kill the noise not the power.

I don't think my muzzy's are that loud at all? But maybe the rhino is different?

RD

They are loud compared to stock but way quieter compared to most of the others out there. I get complements all the time on how mine sounds.... No cores either..

[Ivan Dan]

They are now. If only things were cheap when we first got these damm Rhinos. I still cringe at the thought of what I paid for my HID's compared to what the Kragen specials now cost.:grumble:

Have you looked at the prices of those lights lately? They haven't really come down. Those companies like VisionX, Soltek, Hella, KC, etc. say the Kragens are cheap plastic Chinese products and don't compare in quality and performance. My thought is, for 1/4 of the price I think I might have put up with the less quality. :skull

[GET SOME]

http://www.utvcrap.com/product_info.php?products_id=346

$15.00

I am on it.. going to order the sheave at the same time..

[djunkie]

I am on it.. going to order the sheave at the same time..

I replied to your pm. Call me tomorrow after 11 and i'll tell you about the weights and spring.

[Riverbound]

Just got back from a Night ride and all I can say is...WOW

What a difference the ride and the new found HP makes it a whole new car. At one point in time we were doing 46 thorugh a wash and had plenty more power so Im happy with it. hit 57 on the street but ran out of road and had to slow down.

[pronstar]

What did your Rhino dyno at?

[Riverbound]

What did your Rhino dyno at?

didnt dyno it. but the Hunterworks site shows the power package #4 dynoing at about 34HP and a top speed of 62. I would say Im definitely right there.

[pronstar]

didnt dyno it. but the Hunterworks site shows the power package #4 dynoing at about 34HP and a top speed of 62. I would say Im definitely right there.

Hunterworks gets lambasted on the Rhino forums but Todd knows his shit. I know a few people running his setups and they all run very well...and everyone is happy with the results :thumbsup

I have no doubt that you're in the 34hp ballpark if that's what he's seeing on his dyno with that setup.

[RiverDave]

didnt dyno it. but the Hunterworks site shows the power package #4 dynoing at about 34HP and a top speed of 62. I would say Im definitely right there.

How is the suspension?

RD

[Riverbound]

Hunterworks gets lambasted on the Rhino forums but Todd knows his shit. I know a few people running his setups and they all run very well...and everyone is happy with the results :thumbsup

I have no doubt that you're in the 34hp ballpark if that's what he's seeing on his dyno with that setup.

Im very happy with the performance package its a pretty near perfect balance of everyhting. I did have an issue with them though and almost didnt get the Rhino in time due to a backorder issue and them not gettig back to us on what was up, then when the part came in they ground mailed it to arrive AFTER my vacation would have started. Luckily I found another set of muzzys and all was good.

How is the suspension?

RD

its amazing how much better it is, I knew it would be better but not this much. it soaks up everything.

[Riverbound]

Here are some pics I just snapped of it.

[Riverbound]

:cool:

[Riverbound]

:D

[RiverDave]

Looks Bitchen Billdo! Nice banner as well! :D

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=105368&stc=1&d=1271783088


RD

[Riverbound]

I have no idea what you are talking about ;)

Looks Bitchen Billdo! Nice banner as well! :D

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=105368&stc=1&d=1271783088


RD

[djunkie]

Looks good Billdo. :thumbsup Where are you at? Gordos?

[Riverbound]

Looks good Billdo. :thumbsup Where are you at? Gordos?

Im at an undisclosed location due to the garage containing certain valuable items (RDP banner ;))

[Cole Trickle]

Here are some pics I just snapped of it.

Looks great...congrats

You know what would be cool...If the doors were a little taller in the front and the sheet metal swooped up to match the top of the wind screen.:cool::champagne:

[RiverDave]

Im at an undisclosed location due to the garage containing certain valuable items (RDP banner ;))

I can see Dennis's boat nimrod.. I know you're at Gordo's, and "it's on" for stealing my banner pudwhacker. :D Those things ain't exactly cheap ya know.

Now I'm gonna hang one on your gate to your riverhouse so all the lurkers that drive by think that's actually "RiverDavesPlace" :D

RD

[pronstar]

What kind of whip mount are you running? Looks like it articulates...

Looks like you run a lighted whip. Do you have to muck around with the wiring when you move the mount up and down?

[Riverbound]

What kind of whip mount are you running? Looks like it articulates...

Looks like you run a lighted whip. Do you have to muck around with the wiring when you move the mount up and down?

Yah, there is actually a plug like a 2 prongf trailer plug. The whip isnt wired up yet as I need to get another plug. The mount does articulate (dont know brand, bought off E-bay) the pig tail of the ligthed whip has enough length that is doesnt have to unplug

[Riverbound]

I can see Dennis's boat nimrod.. I know you're at Gordo's, and "it's on" for stealing my banner pudwhacker. :D Those things ain't exactly cheap ya know.

Now I'm gonna hang one on your gate to your riverhouse so all the lurkers that drive by think that's actually "RiverDavesPlace" :D

RD

I still have no idea what you are talking about ;)

[MR BAD]

Your ride is looking SWEET! I know you are liking that +6 kit!! The only think you need now is some comfy Beard suspension high back seats.... We should talk about a the killer FU2 Army price I can get for you...

[pronstar]

Yah, there is actually a plug like a 2 prongf trailer plug. The whip isnt wired up yet as I need to get another plug. The mount does articulate (dont know brand, bought off E-bay) the pig tail of the ligthed whip has enough length that is doesnt have to unplug

Might have to look into that mount.
I'm too lazy screw/unscrew my whip every time I load/unload it :thumbsup

I'm just wondering it you'll have a steady enough ground with it so your whip doesn't flicker?

[Riverbound]

Might have to look into that mount.
I'm too lazy screw/unscrew my whip every time I load/unload it :thumbsup

I'm just wondering it you'll have a steady enough ground with it so your whip doesn't flicker?

Never had a flickering problem.

[MR BAD]

Have you taken that thing up to speed yet?

[Riverbound]

Have you taken that thing up to speed yet?

On the limiter at 61. will hold 60 all day and even hit 59 with 4 big guys in it on the way to the bar. the power is definitely there. Went for a ride yesterday and kept up with my buddies 2 seater teryx pretty much the whole way.

[MR BAD]

On the limiter at 61. will hold 60 all day and even hit 59 with 4 big guys in it on the way to the bar. the power is definitely there. Went for a ride yesterday and kept up with my buddies 2 seater teryx pretty much the whole way.

You are running the MSD right? What is the rev limiter set at?

[GET SOME]

Hey bill,
Can you measure the top of your cage to the ground for me? minus light bar.

[Riverbound]

Just got back from my vacation and all I can say is Im more than happy with my Rhino. It performed perfect and there was nothing out there that the new suspension and power couldnt take.

Thanks to Jimbo and the FU2 crew:thumbsup

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Riverbound/DS%202010%20Vacation/DS2010001.jpg
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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Riverbound/DS%202010%20Vacation/DS2010014.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Riverbound/DS%202010%20Vacation/DS2010023.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Riverbound/DS%202010%20Vacation/DS2010035.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Riverbound/DS%202010%20Vacation/DS2010077.jpg

[Riverbound]

Hey bill,
Can you measure the top of your cage to the ground for me? minus light bar.

I will do that next time Im near it.

[Riverbound]

Here are some more pics that I took on my phone.

[riverratmike]

Rhino looks bitchin RB. Wow 61 that's impressive. I have a stock 2006 660 with about 4000+ miles and I'm still barely getting 53 mph out of it.